Jakarta, Aug. 16 -- Member of Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) Syahrul Aidi reminded that the food security program requires supporting infrastructure, including advances in technology, information, and main weapons systems.

As Indonesia approaches its 80th anniversary of independence, he emphasized that true independence is not only freedom from colonial rule, but also independence in various strategic areas, including food, technology, economics, and human resources.

In a written statement issued here on Saturday, Aidi cited China as an example, saying the country has dared to withstand international trade pressures because it has achieved independence in many vital sectors.

For this reason, he welcomed P...